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paint

Paint is something people often overlook from a quality standpoint, and I can tell you not all paints are created equal. Not to get too nerdy here, but the color science that Benjamin Moore puts into their paints is absolutely incredible. I had the pleasure of working in their booth at KBIS 2020, and I was blown away by how much goes into these products. I have always know these guys as a quality product, but now I understand why that is. The below products are what I used in the firehouse.

All my color choices can be found in the room-by-room section


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aura interior, matte & Semi-gloss

Absolutely blown away by both the coverage and the depth of color in this paint. I used this for all my ceilings, walls, doors, and trim throughout

  • Ceiling & Walls: Matte

  • Doors & Trim: Semi-Gloss

  • Outstanding durability

  • Stands up to repeated washing with no color rub-off

  • Extreme hide and coverage for fewer coats

  • more details here

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advance interior paint, matte

I remember when people would ask me if it was a good idea to paint their cabinets as a way to save money, and I always said no…until now. Advance is an incredible paint that will adhere well to cabinetry and stand the test of time. I used this on my office built-ins and had it color matched to the charcoal in my JuJu Wallpaper.

  • Exceptional application and feel

  • Outstanding coverage and hide

  • Cures to a hard, furniture-quality finish

  • Spatter resistant

  • Easy application

  • Low VOC even after tinting

  • Available in over 3,500 colors

  • Easy clean

  • more details here

Ideal for interior walls, doors, trim, cabinets and ceilings. For primed or previously painted wallboard, plaster, masonry, wood and metal.

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aura exterior, low lustre

All the same comments as the interior version of this paint, but formulated for the outdoor environment.

  • Proprietary Color Lock® technology for richer colors and superior fade resistance

  • High build formula provides for for extreme hide and coverage for fewer coats

  • Outstanding durability against even the harshest weather conditions

  • Lifetime Limited Warranty

  • Low-temperature application to extend the painting season

  • Superior adhesion

  • Fast drying and quick re-coat times

  • Mildew resistant

  • more details here

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aura grand entrance, high gloss

I’ve gotten a ton of great feedback on social about my front door…well, this is the paint I used. The high gloss finish brings an incredible shine to the door.

  • Rich, lustrous finish

  • Excellent color retention and fade resistance

  • Easy, smooth application

  • For interior & exterior use

  • Lifetime Limited Warranty

  • more details here

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corotech clear acrylic sealer, low lustre

I have done a lot of exposed brick walls over the last 15 years, and this is literally the only sealer I like. It is a true low lustre, meaning it does not change the look of the brick…there is nothing worse than having a reflective sheen on beautiful old brick.

  • Rapid dry

  • Soap and water clean-up

  • Can be used over a variety of substrates

  • Blister and alkali fume resistant

  • more info here

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corotech epoxy mastic coating, semi-gloss

This is what I used on my garage floor. It goes down almost as easy as painting a wall; you mix the two parts and then roll it on. I also used a cast sand (meaning we threw sand into the floor once it was applied) for a non-slip, grippy surface. Moving motorcycles around a slippery garage is no fun.

  • Surface-tolerant mastic for marginal substrates

  • Hard scratch- and impact-resistant coating

  • Excellent for secondary containment

  • Qualifies for LEED credits

  • Suitable for use in USDA inspected facilities

  • more info here